Summit Voices
Centred around workforce and economic development, Forward Summit has attracted several Canadian leaders in Indigenous Relations and Economic Development. By lending their voices to this momentous Summit, they are shaping an inclusive, cross-industry discussion that will actionably move our country and our economies forward.
All voices are welcome at Forward Summit. If your organization has a story to tell about Indigenous successes, get in touch.
Co-Chairs
Speakers

Stephanie Beaulieu
Indigenous Recruitment Specialist AMIK Inc. Professional Indigenous Engagement Services
Chad Bresnahan
Regional Sales Manager, Prairies Bluewave Energy, A brand of Parkland Fuel Corporation
Chief Jason Gauthier
Missanabie Cree First Nation
Chief Shane Gottfriedson
Former Band Councilor, Chief, Tribal Chief, Regional Chief of British Columbia Tk'emlups Indian Band
Martin Heavy Head
Kainai Nation
Gary Maclean
Consultant, Indigenous Business Development
Chief Bernice Martial
Cold Lake First Nations
Laurence Riel
Senior Advisor, Aboriginal Initiatives & Workforce Planning Pembina Pipeline Corporation
Councillor Vickie Thomas
Ktunaxa Nation Council
Jessica Vandenberghe
Indigenous Community Consultant | Project Engineer | Public Speaker | Outreach Volunteer Urban Systems Ltd.
Dr Harrie Vredenburg
Professor & Suncor Chair in Strategy & Sustainability University of Calgary, Haskayne School of Business
Luanne Whitecrow
Director, Progressive Aboriginal Relations Canadian Council for Aboriginal BusinessLeadership Council

Chief Bernice Martial
Cold Lake First Nations
Laurence Riel
Senior Advisor, Aboriginal Initiatives & Workforce Planning Pembina Pipeline Corporation
Jessica Vandenberghe
Indigenous Community Consultant | Project Engineer | Public Speaker | Outreach Volunteer Urban Systems Ltd.Co-Producers
